Blue Cheese & Pecan Shortbreads

Savoury, buttery shortbread wafers made with butter, crumbled blue cheese, chives, seasoning and chopped pecans…

INGREDIENTS

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon smoked or regular paprika

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes

½ cup butter, room temperature

½ cup crumbled blue cheese, room temperature

½ cup pecans, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

DIRECTIONS

In a medium-sized bowl, stir the flour, salt and spices together.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Pull dough together by hand.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrapping each into a log shape using parchment paper. Chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Slice the log of dough into ¼-inch discs. Place discs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Transfer to oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until fragrant and golden.
Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.